During their #occupyBoG demonstration, members of the Minority expressed dissatisfaction with the choice of the head of security of the Central Bank, Wing Commander Kwame Asare Boateng, being nominated to receive their petition on behalf of the Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.

This decision was perceived as disrespectful by the demonstrators.

In an attempt to belittle Wing Commander Kwame Asare Boateng, some Members of Parliament (MPs) labeled him as a "watchman."

Consequently, the Minority Group, led by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, opted not to present their petition to him. They left and vowed to return on a later date to submit their petition.

Wing Commander Kwame Asare Boateng, the BoG's Director of Safety and Security, has become a focal point and below are details about his background and career.

PROFILE OF BOG HEAD OF SECURITY, WG CDR KWAME ASARE-BOATENG Rtd (Esq)

Wing Commander Kwame Asare-Boateng Rtd (Esq) joined the Bank of Ghana in 2019 as a Director and in charge of its Security Department. He has since transformed the Security Department into an effective professional Unit.

Prior to this he served for 26 years in the Ghana Air Force and rose through the ranks terminating as a Wing Commander and Deputy Director of the Legal Directorate at the Air Force Headquarters. He served in various capacities while in the military notably as Intelligence Operator, Administrator and Legal Officer.

He has undertaken various operational assignments including serving with United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) as Force Conduct and Discipline Officer and as Force Intelligent Officer as UN Observer in Liberia.

Kwame was called to the Ghana Bar in 2007 having successfully completed the professional law program. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts Degree both from the University of Ghana.

He is a recipient of several awards and UN Medals in recognition of his professionalism and dedicated service to the nation and the United Nations.